S-12 S-13 Standpipe and Sprinkler
Practice Questions And Answers
"Fail Safe" when referred to in locks, means - ANS -that the door can be opened if the power fails
Where does the on-duty Building Evacuation Supervisor report when an alarm is activated? - ANS -To
the Fire Command Station ( To act as Fire Safety Director when the FSD or a Deputy FSD is not required
to be on duty).
"RCNY" is the abbreviation for - ANS -Rules of the City of New York
A fire alarm box is painted plain red (no stripe). When it is activated, an alarm will be sent - ANS -within
the building
Which of the following is a member of the Fire Brigade? - ANS --Deputy Fire Safety, Fire Safety Director,
Fire Warden
None of the above.
The function of the lower check valve is to - ANS -prevent back flow into the water main.
The minimum distance of travel between fire extinguisher in a non-sprinkled class E building is - ANS -75
feet
How must elevator banks and stairways be designed? - ANS -By letters in any order.
Which of the following is required to be performed every 90 days? - ANS -Inspection/Cleaning of Range
Hood Ducts and Filters
, A multipurpose fire extinguisher can be used on - ANS -Class A, B, and C fires.
How long must the alarm log book be kept? - ANS -3 years
One morning you are notified the roof gravity tank heater has burned out. Which of the following are
you required to notify? - ANS -Building Owner
The function of the upper check valve is to prevent - ANS -Back flow into the gravity tank
The primary duty of a fire brigade is to - ANS -evacuate occupants of building
How often must communication to Central Station from the FSC be checked ? - ANS -Monthly
If the stem extends from an OS&Y valve, it is an indication that the valve is - ANS -open
What is a "blind" shaft way? - ANS -A floor where elevator cannot stop because there are no hoist way
doors.
Which of the following is NOT true about stairway pressurization? - ANS -Required in addition to
sprinklers.
How often must sprinkler heads be changed? - ANS -Only after activation
Elevators will be recalled by any of the following except - ANS -Manual pull station. Another vandalism-
type prevention.
Which is true about plenums and raceways? - ANS -Plenums are in ceiling and Raceways are in floors
Which of the following is NOT required duty of Deputy Fire Safety Directors? - ANS -Maintain records as
required by law
Practice Questions And Answers
"Fail Safe" when referred to in locks, means - ANS -that the door can be opened if the power fails
Where does the on-duty Building Evacuation Supervisor report when an alarm is activated? - ANS -To
the Fire Command Station ( To act as Fire Safety Director when the FSD or a Deputy FSD is not required
to be on duty).
"RCNY" is the abbreviation for - ANS -Rules of the City of New York
A fire alarm box is painted plain red (no stripe). When it is activated, an alarm will be sent - ANS -within
the building
Which of the following is a member of the Fire Brigade? - ANS --Deputy Fire Safety, Fire Safety Director,
Fire Warden
None of the above.
The function of the lower check valve is to - ANS -prevent back flow into the water main.
The minimum distance of travel between fire extinguisher in a non-sprinkled class E building is - ANS -75
feet
How must elevator banks and stairways be designed? - ANS -By letters in any order.
Which of the following is required to be performed every 90 days? - ANS -Inspection/Cleaning of Range
Hood Ducts and Filters
, A multipurpose fire extinguisher can be used on - ANS -Class A, B, and C fires.
How long must the alarm log book be kept? - ANS -3 years
One morning you are notified the roof gravity tank heater has burned out. Which of the following are
you required to notify? - ANS -Building Owner
The function of the upper check valve is to prevent - ANS -Back flow into the gravity tank
The primary duty of a fire brigade is to - ANS -evacuate occupants of building
How often must communication to Central Station from the FSC be checked ? - ANS -Monthly
If the stem extends from an OS&Y valve, it is an indication that the valve is - ANS -open
What is a "blind" shaft way? - ANS -A floor where elevator cannot stop because there are no hoist way
doors.
Which of the following is NOT true about stairway pressurization? - ANS -Required in addition to
sprinklers.
How often must sprinkler heads be changed? - ANS -Only after activation
Elevators will be recalled by any of the following except - ANS -Manual pull station. Another vandalism-
type prevention.
Which is true about plenums and raceways? - ANS -Plenums are in ceiling and Raceways are in floors
Which of the following is NOT required duty of Deputy Fire Safety Directors? - ANS -Maintain records as
required by law
